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2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: The Texas State Capitol
18 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: The Texas State Capitol

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Photography, Thanksgiving, Travel | 0

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: The Texas State Capitol This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty years to explore the world. Click here to read … Continued

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2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: NYC Islands
8 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: NYC Islands

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Historic Site, National Historic Landmark, National Parks, Photography, Thanksgiving, Travel | 0

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: NYC Islands This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty years to explore the world. Click here to read about my … Continued

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2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Tour with TBC
3 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Tour with TBC

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Thanksgiving, Travel | 0

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Tour with TBC This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty years to explore the world. Click here to read about … Continued

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New Year’s Memories!
31 Dec 2012

New Year’s Memories!

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, China, Holidays, Travel | 0

The end of another year signals the start of a new one. I’ve been thinking about my most memorable New Year’s celebrations, and really there are only a few that stand out. New Year’s Eve 1999 The year the world … Continued

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Mid-Autumn Festival! Huh?
14 Sep 2011

Mid-Autumn Festival! Huh?

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, China, Everyday Adventure, Holidays, Travel | 0

This last weekend was a weekend of special occasions. In China there were two special days and of course in my homeland there was a special day of remembrance. What is Mid-Autumn Festival? The first signal of the impending holiday … Continued

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Rainforest Under the Skyscrapers
6 Jun 2011

Rainforest Under the Skyscrapers

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 5

Did you know there’s a rainforest in downtown Dallas? That’s right a full on rainforest with big trees, monkeys, a big waterfall, tropical birds, colorful reptiles and a sloth all tucked nicely in the shadows of tall glass skyscrapers. It’s … Continued

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Museum of Living Art and more
22 Mar 2011

Museum of Living Art and more

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 2

In a previous post, I told you about one of my happy places, the Dallas Zoo. That, however, is not the only zoological park in the DFW area, and on Monday, with my brother’s wife, my nephew and my mom, … Continued

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Washington’s Birthday
21 Feb 2011

Washington’s Birthday

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Historic Site, Holidays, National Parks, Photography | 1

Today we celebrate the birthday of one of America’s greatest statesmen, commanders and servants. Although some states have added their own holiday of different names to be celebrated at the same time, the federal holiday is and has been since … Continued

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Experiencing the NFL
9 Feb 2011

Experiencing the NFL

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Photography | 0

As you probably heard or saw, Super Bowl XLV was in Arlington, Texas at Cowboys Stadium. Well, what you may not know is that Arlington is a smaller city in between Dallas and Fort Worth. Even though it’s smaller, it … Continued

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If you haven’t got a ha’penny then God bless you!
14 Dec 2010

If you haven’t got a ha’penny then God bless you!

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Holidays | 0

Christmas is a time of giving and a time of compassion. Hundreds if not thousands of organizations exists solely to provide a Christmas present or experience for children who may not get it otherwise. Love for Kids is one of … Continued

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